US Bridges

Collier Avenue over Wetlands

Good

Riverside County, California · 0.3 MI SE Nichols/Collier · Structure no. 56C0620

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collier Avenue over Wetlands is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Collier Avenue over Wetlands in Riverside County, California. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCollier Avenue
CrossesWetlands
Location0.3 MI SE Nichols/Collier
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.70334, -117.35668
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Collier Avenue over Wetlands built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collier Avenue over Wetlands in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Collier Avenue over Wetlands carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collier Avenue over Wetlands?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Collier Avenue over Wetlands?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.